Sewing and Crochet Retreat

Sat · Oct 17·10 AM – 2 PM·137 National Plaza, National Harbor, Maryland 20745 · Oxon Hill

Sat · Oct 17·1:30 PM – 3 PM·Oxon Hill

Sat · Oct 17·Capitol View Neighborhood Library · Washington

Teens ages 13-19 are invited to participate in the annual creative art contest. THIS YEAR’S THEME: Spooky House(s) Create and submit your most frightening, spine‑chilling spooky house artwork. Use your imagination and enter for a chance to win a prize! All artwork will be displayed for a community vote at our annual Mo…

Sat · Oct 17·Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, 22203 · Arlington

Join us for drawing lessons at the nature center using real specimens and live animals. We will begin our sessions by learning about our subject and you will have an opportunity to take pictures for your own collection of drawing references. Follow step-by-step lessons and learn various drawing techniques with dedicate…

Mon · Oct 19·1:30 PM – 3 PM·Oxon Hill

Tue · Oct 20·5:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Oxon Hill

Sat · Oct 17·10:30 AM – 12 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Participants will be provided with a complimentary beginner’s kit, which includes yarn, needles, and a Knitting Resource Guide. Open to ages 16+ only. Registration is required, supplies are limited. Knitting is a purposeful research-supported intervention that promotes wellness and resilience for individuals undergoing…

Sat · Oct 17·10 AM – 12:30 PM·Mount Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave. · Alexandria

This practical, FREE hands-on 2.5-hour workshop is designed to help Alexandria residents improve home comfort, energy efficiency, and reduce energy waste. Participants will learn how to identify drafts and air leaks, use caulking and weatherstripping, understand basic insulation, and identify simple energy-saving impro…

Fri · Oct 2·10:15 AM – 10:45 AM·Bowie

Fri · Oct 2·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·South Bowie

Fri · Oct 2·11 AM – 2 PM·Bowie, Auditorium

Fri · Oct 2·2 PM – 3 PM·Upper Marlboro